essay about after reading

 

 

Essay Feedback: Project (argument & analysis) 

(assessment criteria) 

 

Please note: The X’s are not meant to be averaged across the categories. For example, a fully “good” paper would not have any X’s 

in the “Sat” or “NW” boxes. Any X’s in the “Sat” box means that overall, the paper is satisfactory, but not more. 

 

  Exc  Good  Sat  NW 

● Thesis/main point/genre​​:    o The essay has a clear thesis and stays focused on that thesis.         

o The essay overall is relevant to the assignment & genre.         

   

● Organization/focus​​:      o The essay has a strong overall sense of organization.          

o Individual paragraphs are focused, organized, & develop logically.         

   

● Analysis and argument​​:    o Supports argument with appropriate examples/evidence & quotes 

(Project 3 includes at least two sources + opposing view & rebuttal) 

       

o Develops analysis/insights fully; is thoughtful; explains reasoning.         

o Demonstrates a solid understanding of the sources used.         

   

● Reader context and clarity​​:    o Describes sources, issues, and evidence fully, clearly, & accurately.         

o Argument is easy to follow: clear claims, points, & voice markers.         

   

● Sentence editing, writing style, & genre​​:    o Correct grammar, punc., word choice, sentence structure, etc.         

o Good sentence variety, style, flow, logical continuity, transitions.